With its sturdy texture and wealth of nutrients, kale is an excellent addition to any vegetable garden. Its cold tolerance makes it particularly well suited to Quebec’s climate 
Kale is a cool-weather crop that can be planted in spring or fall. For a spring crop, start the seeds indoors four to six weeks before the last frost date, or sow them directly outdoors two to four weeks before the last frost.
It prefers rich, well-drained soil. Amend the soil with compost before planting.
Sow the seeds about 1 cm deep and space them about 30–40 cm apart.
Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Kale is a heavy feeder. Use a nitrogen-rich organic fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth.
Watch for pests such as aphids and cabbage white caterpillars. Use organic control methods if necessary.
You can begin harvesting kale once the leaves are about the size of your hand. Harvest from the bottom of the plant upward, leaving the centre intact so it can continue to grow.
Kale is a cool-weather crop that can be planted in spring or fall. For a spring crop, start the seeds indoors four to six weeks before the last frost date, or sow them directly outdoors two to four weeks before the last frost.
It prefers rich, well-drained soil. Amend the soil with compost before planting.
Sow the seeds about 1 cm deep and space them about 30–40 cm apart.
Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
Kale is a heavy feeder. Use a nitrogen-rich organic fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth.
Watch for pests such as aphids and cabbage white caterpillars. Use organic control methods if necessary.
You can begin harvesting kale once the leaves are about the size of your hand. Harvest from the bottom of the plant upward, leaving the centre intact so it can continue to grow.
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